Marine corps drill and ceremonies manual - Regimental Drum Major ...

f. Order Guidon and Carry Guidon From Present Guidon.
(1) To order guidon, the command is ORDER, ARMS. To carry guidon,
the command is READY, FRONT.
(2) To order guidon, on ORDER, grasp the staff smartly and audibly
with the left hand, palm up, at a point just forward of the
right hand (see fig. 6-5). On ARMS, with the left hand, carry
the guidon up and back to the position of carry guidon. At the
same time, let the staff slide straight downward through the
right hand until the ferrule rests on the deck, the left hand
steadying the staff as it slides downward. Cut the left hand
smartly back to its normal position at the left side.
Figure 6-5. --Movements to Carry Guidon from Present Guidon.
(3) To carry guidon, on READY, grasp the staff smartly and audibly
with the left hand, palm up, at a point just forward of the
right hand. On FRONT, with the left hand, carry the guidon up
and back to the position of carry guidon. Cut the left hand
smartly away and turn your head and eyes smartly to the front.
6-5